1821/1839 - Samuel Jenkins was born, most likely, in what is now Ritchie County, West Virginia. Samuel's birth date, as calculated from his stated age, seemed to change every time he gave his age. Samuel was described in pension records as being 5 ft. and 11 in. tall, dark hair, gray eyes, and being of dark complexion. (military and pension files)

1851 - Pension records indicate that Elcie (Johnson) Jenkins was born about 1851. (pension records)

10 Aug. 1862 - Samuel Jenkins is enrolled at Harrisville, Ritchie County, West Virginia, in Co. K, 10th. Regiment Virginia Vol. Infantry for 3 years. Unit later became 10th. Regiment West Virginia Infantry. Samuel's brothers, Asa and Robert enrolled at the same time in Co. K. Samuel's brother Joseph had enrolled earlier in the same company. (military file)

25 Oct. 1862 - Samuel is listed as absent without leave. (military file)

15 Nov. 1862 - Samuel is mustered in with Detachment at Beverly, Virginia. (AGE: 23) (military file)

Aug. 1862 to 12 Sept. 1863 - Samuel is present with Co. K, 10th VA Inf. (military file)

15 March 1863 - Samuel reported to Regimental Hospital 10th West Virginia Infantry for Dysenteric. (medical file)

21 April 1863 - Samuel reported to Regiment Hospital 10th WV Inf. for Influenza. (medical file)

18 June 1863 - Samuel admitted to Post Hospital, for treatment of pneumonia, at Beverly, WV, with Co. K. (medical file)

22 June 1863 - Samuel Jenkins is treated for pneumonia at Post Hospital, Beverly, WV, with Co. K. (medical file)

28 June 1863 - Samuel was admitted to Post Hospital at Beverly, WV for complaint of Herpes. (medical file)

12 Sept. 1863 - Samuel Jenkins was detached to 2nd VA Battery by order of Brig. Gen. W. W. Averell. (military file)

12 Sept. 1863 - Feb. 1864 - Samuel is listed as detached to 2 VA Battery or Battery G, 1 Regiment VA L. Arty. (Probably, Battery G is part of 2 VA Battery) (military file)

10 Oct. 1863 - Samuel is listed as detached from Co. K, 10th VA Vol. Inf. by order of Brig. Gen. W. W. Averell; Attached to Battery G, 1 Regiment. VA L. Arty. (sharp shooters) (military file)

31 Oct. 1863 - Samuel is listed as absent with leave to Ritchie Co., VA; 1 Battery G, 1 Regiment, VA Lt. Arty. (military file)

30 April 1864 - Dec. 1864 - Samuel is listed as present with Co. K. (military file)

19 Sept. 1864 - Samuel Jenkins, in a statement in support of his brother Asa's pension application, stated that they were in a battle near Winchester, VA on this date. (Pension app. of Asa Jenkins)

9 April 1865 - Samuel Jenkins was severely wounded in battle at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. Samuel's brother, Asa, was in the same battle and helped carry Samuel off of the battle field. In the early afternoon of this same day, General Lee surrendered the Army of Virginia to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. (military, medical, and pension files)

9 April 1865 - Samuel Jenkins is listed as wounded in Action - whereabouts unknown (This is one note in the muster-out rolls for Co. K when detachment was mustered out on 9 Aug. 1865 at Richmond, VA. This notation also indicates that Samuel's clothing account was last settled on 30 June 1863, and that he had drawn $88.24 since then. Also, he had collected $25 of his bounty, and was still due $75.) (military file)

9 April 1865 - Samuel is admitted to Field (Flying) Hospital, 24th Army Corps, A. of J., for wound in right thigh. Private, Co. K, 10 Regiment, WV. (medical file)

9 April 1865 - Samuel Jenkins name appears on LIST OF CASUALTIES (Casualty List No. 9746) of the Regiment, Co. K, 10 WV Inf. - Wounded 9 April 1865 in thigh, nature of injury: serious. Remarks: detached with Corp. Sharpshooters. (medical file)

10 April 1865 - Samuel sent to General Hospital. (medical file)

14 April 1865 - Samuel Jenkins admitted to Sub Depot Field Hospital, A. of P., Burkesville, VA with G.S.W., R. Thigh, Frac. (medical file)

17 April 1865 - Samuel Jenkins is admitted to Point of Rocks Hospital, A. of J., Pt. of Rocks, VA. Private with Co. K, 10 WV Regiment. (medical file)

8 May 1865 - Samuel is reported in Point of Rocks Hospital. (medical file)

13 May 1865 - Samuel Jenkins admitted to USA Hospital Steamer, "Hero of Jersey." Wounded R. Thigh. (medical file)

14 May 1865 - Samuel sent to General Hospital. (medical file)

14 May 1865 - Samuel Jenkins admitted to USA General Hospital at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Diagnosis: G.S.F.W. (gun shot flesh wound) Right Thigh. Age: 24. WOUNDED AT APPOMATTOX C. H., 9 APRIL 1865. (medical file)

26 June 1865 - Samuel was transferred to General Hospital at Wheeling, WV. (medical file)

9 July 1965 - Samuel is listed as wounded in Hospital at Fort Monroe, Virginia. (location was in error) (military file)

11 July 1865 - Individual Muster-out roll dated 11 July 1865, Wheeling W. VA., indicates that Samuel reported for Muster-out 10 July 1865 from Hospital Fortress Monroe. Notation indicates that Samuel was last paid to 31 Oct. 1864, but no account was available for clothing or bounty. "Muster-out was to take effect from 11 July 1865 by reason of telegram dated War Dept., apo, Washington D. C., 4 May 1865." (military file)

10 Sept. 1865 - Samuel Jenkins and Elcie Johnson were married at Ritchie County, West Virginia. (affidavit, pension file)

16 Oct. 1882 - Samuel completes his first pension application and is listed as a resident of the vicinity of Petroleum, Ritchie Co., WV, age 55, height, 5 ft. and 11 inches; complexion, dark; hair, dark; eyes, gray. Samuel stated that he was wounded in action on 9 April 1865, at Appomattox Court House, by a grapeshot passing through the right thigh and into the left thigh - injuring the left testicle. He stated he was treated in a Field Hospital by Drs. Blair and Gaus, and in the General Hospital at Fortress Monroe. He stated that he was discharged at Wheeling, WV, on the 11th day of July 1865. Samuel also stated that since leaving the army he had always lived in the vicinity of Petroleum , WV, except in 1874 when he lived near Smithville, WV. He stated that he was 3/4 disabled. Samuel signs "with his mark." (pension application, pension file)

28 Feb. 1883 - Medical examiners at Parkersburg, WV, stated that Samuel was almost totally disqualified from any manual labor requiring walking because of wound of thigh. Samuel was listed as age 55, 5 ft. and 9 in. tall, 157 pounds, and of dark complexion. A diagram of the gunshot wound is included. (medical examination report, pension file)

1 Aug. 1883 - Adjutant General issues a report to the Commissioner of Pensions outlining Samuel's military record. (report, pension file)

17 Aug. 1883 - The Surgeon General's Office of the War Dept. sent a report on Samuel stating that he was wounded on 9 April 1865 at Appomattox Court House and was transferred from the field to the Flying Field Hospital 24 with a wounded right thigh and was transferred 17 April 1865 to the Base Hospital at Point of Rocks, VA. He entered the General Hospital at Ft. Monroe, VA on 14 May 1865. He was transferred to General Hospital at Wheeling, WV on 26 June 1865. (report, pension file)

27 Aug. 1884 - Samuel is examined by physicians at Marietta, Washington Co., OH. His age is given as 52 years of age, his weight as 145 pounds, and is 5 ft. 7 in. tall. He was found to be 3/4 disabled. (medical examination report, pension file)

NOTE: Samuel was granted a pension after his first application for such, based on the gun shot wound he had received in his thigh. However, Samuel applied several additional times in the years to follow for an increase in his pension based on additional wounds, etc., he had received while in the service.

10 Oct. 1884 - Samuel is granted a pension of $4.00 per month, commencing 26 Oct. 1882. (report, pension file)

24 Oct. 1884 - Samuel is now a resident of Walker Station, Wood County, WV. Age 55. (application for pension increase, pension file)

7 Jan. 1885 - A resident of Walker, WV, Samuel stated to medical examiners that in addition to gun shot wound, he had received a broken right wrist as a result of a horse falling on him while in service. Examiners stated that wrist had been broken just above hand. Samuel's age was given as 53, weight as 156 pounds, and height as 5 ft. and 7 in. tall. (medical examination report, pension file)

24 Jan. 1885 - Application for pension increase rejected. (report, pension file)

23 Oct. 1886 - A resident of Walker Station, age listed as 56; name listed as Samuel W. Jenkins three times on the page. (application for pension increase, pension file)

12 Jan. 1887 - Samuel meets with the medical examination board at Parkersburg, WV and lists his age as 57 years, weight as 152 and 1/2 pounds, and his height as 6 feet. Diagram of gunshot wound included. (medical examination report, pension file)

28 Jan. 1887 - Samuel is granted an increase in pension to $6.00 per month, commencing 12 Jan. 1887. (report, pension file)

14 Feb. 1887 - Samuel is listed as a resident of Walker, age: 56. Name listed three times on the page as S. W. Jenkins. (application for pension increase, pension file)

5 Dec. 1887 - Samuel Jenkins listed as a resident of Walker, age: 59. Name listed twice as Samuel W. Jenkins, but the W. was crossed out! (application for pension increase, pension file)

25 Jan. 1888 - Samuel examined at Marietta, Ohio by a medical board. Age listed as 54 years, weight as 140 pounds, and height as 5 ft. and 10 1/2 inches tall. Diagram of gunshot wound included. (medical examination report, pension file)

27 Jan. 1888 - Samuel is listed as a resident of Walker, age 52. Name listed on the page three times as S. W. Jenkins. (application for pension increase, pension file)

2 July 1888 - Samuel granted a pension increase to $8.00 per month commencing 25 January 1888. (report, pension file)

7 Dec. 1888 - Samuel Jenkins is still listed as a resident of Walker, age: 66. (application for pension increase, pension file)

26 Feb. 1889 - Dr. F. P. Hatfield stated that he was called to the home of Samuel Jenkins on 13 Jan. 1889 and that Samuel had suffered a stroke and that he was paralyzed on the left side and was not able to talk. Dr. Hatfield states that Samuel is totally disabled for hard labor. (affidavit, pension file)

27 Feb. 1889 - Pension Bureau Medical Examiners, meeting at Parkersburg, WV reported that Samuel stated he had suffered a stroke with paralysis affecting right side. He is not able to dress or undress himself. Some fragments of bone had come out from thigh wound. Examiners said that Samuel had a stroke of paralysis of left side on Jan.. 11, 1889. Samuel's age given as 56 years, weight as 144 pounds, and height as 6 feet. Diagram of gunshot wound included. (medical examination report, pension file)

9 April 1989 - Application for pension increase rejected. (report, pension file)

9 Aug. 1889 - Samuel, residing at Walker, WV, age 65, applies for a pension increase. (application for pension increase, pension file)

6 Nov. 1889 - Samuel meets with medical examiners at Parkersburg, WV. He gives his age as 66 years, weight as 150 pounds, and height as 5 ft and 6 1/2 in. tall. Diagram of gunshot wound included. (medical examination report, pension file)

22 Sept.. 1890 - Application for pension increase rejected. (report, pension file)

4 March 1891 - A resident of Walker, WV, age 70, Samuel stated on this application that at White Sulfur Springs, date not stated, he "got his left hand broken." He stated that his right hand was broken while at Rocky Gap. He also stated that he was wounded at the battle of Appomattox C.H. (application for pension increase, pension file)

1 May 1891 - Samuel, a resident of Walker, WV, and listed as age 66, completes an application for a pension increase. (application for pension increase, pension file)

13 May 1891 - Samuel stated to Medical Examiners, at Parkersburg, WV, that he broke both hands during the Salem Raid when he was thrown from a horse. Also wounded at Appomattox C.H. Age given as 52 years, weight as 152 pounds, and height as 5 ft. and 11 1/2 in. tall. Diagram of gunshot wound included. (medical examination report, pension file)

6 June 1891 - Dr. J. Johnson, of Volcano, Wood Co., indicates that he has been Samuel Jenkins family physician for about one year. Among other things, Dr. Johnson states that Samuel has had both of his wrists broken. He also states that Samuel claims to be 58 years old and that he has no reason to "disbelieve him." Johnson also states that Samuel has one "helpless child, caused by disease of the urinary organs." (affidavit, pension file)

9 June 1891- Isaac Milstead, age 62, states he lives within 1/4 mile of Samuel and has been personally acquainted with him for the past 4 years. He states that Samuel is crippled. (affidavit, pension file)

9 June 1891 - John H. Milstead, age 19, of Walker, states that he lives within 1/4 mile of Samuel and knows that Samuel is crippled. (affidavit, pension file)

9 July 1891 - Samuel Jenkins gives an affidavit stating the following:

"He broke his left hand, also right hand about 1863 or 1864 at Rocky Gap, Salem, Virginia. While making a retreat from Rocky Gap, Salem, Virginia - there we met the enemy and while retreating the enemy fired on us - plunging into the rocks and that my horse throwing me and falling with such force and amongst the rocks throwing my hand forward to save myself caused me to break by hand - my horse was killed in the fall - thence retreating to Greenbrier River - then meeting the enemy again and we had an engagement - and we took him in - we went to Winchester, Virginia, thence to Martinsburg, there General Averill ordered every soldier a horse, saddle & bridle, and sixty dollars cash with -?????- I was so badly crippled with my hands that Capt. E---- of the Battery of Horse Artillery gave me a furlow for thirty days to go home and recuperate." (affidavit, pension file)

19 Aug. 1891 - Samuel meets with the medical examiners at Parkersburg, WV. His age is listed as 59 years, weight as 150 pounds, and height as 5 ft. and 9 1/2 inches tall. Very good diagram of the gunshot wound. (medical examination report, pension file)

24 Oct. 1891 - Samuel granted an increase in pension to $12.00 per month commencing 16 May 1891. (report, pension file)

4 May 1892 - Asa Jenkins, brother of Samuel's, who also served in Co. K during the Civil War. Asa stated that he resided near Smithville, Ritchie Co., WV. Asa stated that Samuel, at or near, White Sulfur Springs, WV, in 1864, had his left hand broken. Asa also stated that at Rocky Gap, Samuel broke his right hand. He stated also that Samuel was wounded at Appomattox C. H., and that he (Asa) knew this from "his own knowledge." (affidavit, pension file)

23 April 1892 - Samuel and his wife Elcie, residents of Walker, gave a statement for Alpha Jane Stanley for her pension application based on her first husband, James D. Stanley, who had died in the Civil War. Samuel gave his age as 60, and Elcie gave her age as 41. This age for Samuel agrees closely with the date of birth listed on his tombstone (1831). Samuel usually gave his age as much older than he probably was, each time he completed a pension application for himself. It may be that Elcie could remember Samuel's age with a greater accuracy than he could. Perhaps the birth date of 1831 on Samuel's tombstone is very close to the correct date. (Alpha Jane Stanley received a pension based on record of James D. Stanley) (affidavit, pension file)

20 April 1894 - The Record and Pension Office of the War Department responds to a request made on 20 April 1894 by the Bureau of Pensions requesting additional information from the medical files of Co. K. No new information was found. (report, pension file)

20 April 1894 - The Bureau of Pensions sent a request to Asa Jenkins asking him to state from his personal knowledge the facts "relative to the incidence of wounds or injuries and disease by the above cited Samuel Jenkins while in the military service in 1863 or 1864." (letter, pension file)

10 May 1894 - Asa Jenkins, post office address was given as Mellon, Ritchie Co., WV, gave a statement of his "best recollection" in the case of Samuel Jenkins. Asa stated that sometime in 1863 or 1864 when Samuel Jenkins was on furlough from Battery of horse artillery to his home, that when he returned his hands were both broken so badly that he was not able to use them much. Asa stated that sometime after this both he and Samuel were attached to Major Cooley's Sharp Shooting Batteries and that while he was there he received a gunshot wound in the right thigh and that he (Asa) helped to carry Samuel off of the field. (affidavit, pension file)

4 June 1898 - Samuel completes a questionnaire for the Bureau of Pensions in which he indicates that he was married to Elcie Jane John (sic) on 10 Sept. 1865 by Rev. Wilson and that a record of the marriage existed at Harrisville. He also indicates that he had only been married once. He lists his living children and birth dates as follows: (report, pension file)

Alpha Jane born 22 Aug. 1866

Thomas J. 22 Oct. 1868

Alice 5 Sept. 1871

William 15 Sept. 1876

James 11 April 1876

Martha J. 4 April 1879

Samuel J. 23 March 1883

Ashford J. 7 July 1885

Raymond 5 Dec. 1886

Elsa J. 19 March 1889

Frances M. 2 Nov. 1890

(It seems that the J. included with some names above is for Jenkins)

15 Aug. 1899 - Samuel age 70, residing at Walker, WV, gives an affidavit stating that "at White Sulfur Springs, Va., about Oct. 1863, he had his left hand broken while..... That at Rocky Gap, Va. about Aug. 1863, he had his right hand broken by ........ That near Rocky Gap, Va., 1863, contracted piles. That at Appomattox C H Va. about April 1865 he received an injury to left testicle." L. A. Hyde was a witnesses to Samuel making his mark. (affidavit, pension file)

21 Jan. 1901 - Samuel Jenkins died at his home in Walker, Wood County, West Virginia. (from several documents included in pension file)

1 March 1901 - Elcie Jenkins, widow of Samuel, files an application for pension and lists Samuel's death as 21 Jan. 1901, and place of death as Walker, WV. It should be noted that Elcie always spells her name as Elcie and not Elsie. The spelling appears to have been changed to Elcie twice on this pension application. Elcie gives her age as 50 and is a resident of Walker, Wood Co., WV. She indicates that Samuel was honorably discharged from Co. K, WV Inf. on 11 July 1865. She states that she, as Elcie Johnson, was married to Samuel Jenkins on 10 September 1865 by Maison Wilson. Neither party had been married before. The children of the soldier now living and under 16 years of age are: Ashford Jenkins, born 7 July 1885; Raymond Jenkins, born 7 Dec.. 1886; Elcie Jenkins, born 19 March 1889; and Fanny Jenkins, born 2 Nov. 1890. Elcie states that her net income does not exceed $250 per year. Elcie signs "with her mark." (application for widows pension, pension file)

12 April 1901 - W. R. Meservie, County Clerk of Ritchie Co., WV, certifies that records on file in his office show a marriage occurred on 10 September 18565 between Samuel Jenkins, age 24, born in Wood Co., VA, and Elsa Johnson, age 14, born in Ritchie Co., VA. His parents are listed as John and Nancy, and her parents are listed as Robert and Alpha Jane Johnson. Samuel and Elcie are both listed as residents of Ritchie Co., and he is a farmer. The marriage license was issued 2 Sept. 1865. Samuel and Elcie were married at the residence of Mr. Braden by Rev. I. M. Wilson on 10 Sept.. 1865. (affidavit, pension file)

14 May 1901 - John F. Ayres, swears that he has known Samuel Jenkins personally for 40 years and that Samuel did not serve in any military service prior to 10 Aug. 1862 or subsequent to 10 Sept. 1865. (affidavit, pension file)

23 May 1901 - Statement by Elcie Jenkins and witnessed by Iowa Farr and Alice Jenkins. Elcie states that she is the widow of Samuel Jenkins, and that she has been married only once, and her marriage to Samuel is recorded in the Ritchie Co. Clerk's Office. Elcie signs with "her mark." (affidavit, pension file)

23 May 1901 - An affidavit by Elcie Jenkins, Jahue Deem, and Alpha J. Farr is witnessed by Iowa Farr and Alice Jenkins. It is declared that the personal property amounts to $90. The real estate owned by Samuel Jenkins consists of a small farm containing 55 acres worth about $300. It is also stated that "the soldier left no insurance to the widow, and that there is no one legally bound to support Elcie, and that she has not disposed of any property since 28 January 1899." Alpha J. Farr is listed as age 35, a resident of Walker. Jahur Deem is listed as age 60, of Freeport, Wirt County, WV. (affidavit, pension file)

23 May 1901 - A general affidavit by Alpha J. Stanley, age 67 years, residing in Eatons, Wood County, WV, and Rachel Hawkins, age 52 years, residing near Freeport, Wirt County, WV, was witnessed by Iowa Farr and Alice Jenkins. They state that they know "Samuel Jenkins and Elcie Jenkins were married and lived together as man and wife, raised a family, and were never divorced." They also state that Samuel "departed this life on the 21th day of January 1901." (affidavit, pension file)

14 May 1901 - Alice Hawkins, age 31, of Cisco, WV, swears that she was present at the birth of all the children, now under 16 years of age, of Elcie Jenkins at the time of their birth and that Ashford Jenkins was born 7 July 1885, Raymond Jenkins born 7 Dec.. 1886, Elcie Jenkins was born 19 March 1889, and Fannie Jenkins was born 2 Nov. 1890. This statement was witnessed by U. S. Nutter, age 31 of Cisco, WV, and by M. C. Nutter, age 30 of Cisco, WV. J. M. Nutter is listed as the Public Notary. (affid

avit, pension file)

4 June 1901 - B. B. Nutter, age 73, and Susanna Nutter, age 68, both of Ox Bow, Ritchie County, West Virginia, state that "they knew Samuel Jenkins since his boyhood and know that he was never married prior to his union with Elcie Johnson on Sept. 10-65." Affidavit was witnessed by Mary C. Nutter and Elias Nutter. (affidavit, pension file)

4 June 1901 - B. B. Nutter, age 73, and Susanna Nutter, age 68, both of Ox Bow, Ritchie County, West Virginia, state that "they lived near claimant and knew her from her girlhood and know that she was never married until she married Samuel Jenkins on Sept. 10-1865. That she has not remarried since his death and the children claimed for - Ashford - Raymond - Elcie - Fannie - Soldier's children under 16 - are still living and (are living) with claimant." Affidavit was witnessed by Mary C. Nutter and Elias Nutter. (affidavit, pension file)

6 June 1901 - Elcie Jenkins , age 50, of Walker, West Virginia, states that:

"neither she nor soldier had previously married, that she is dependent - having no income but her daily labor - no one legally bound to support her. That she has personal property amounting to about $90 and a small track of land - of about 55 acres in Wood Co. W.Va. - worth not over $300. That she has no interest in stocks - bonds or other investments. Soldier left no life insurance and she has not disposed of any property since March 1-1901- and her financial condition has been as above since that date. Her net income is less than $250 per year." (affidavit, pension file)

10 June 1901 - B. F. Stewart, County Clerk of Wood Co., WV, certifies that the books in his office show that Samuel Jenkins is "charged with 55 acres of land on Goose Creek valued at $265.00 and personal property valued at $85.00 in Walker District of Wood County, W. Va." (affidavit, pension file)

5 Aug. 1901 - A general affidavit by Annie Deem and Alpha J. Farr, ages 60 and 35, state that they were with her when the children listed below were born. (affidavit, pension file)

Ashford Jenkins was born July 7 - 1885

Raymond Jenkins was born Dec. 7 - 1887(?)

Elcie Jenkins was born March 19 - 1889

Fannie Jenkins was born Nov. 21 - 1890

5 Aug. 1901 - J. T. Farnsworth, age 43, resident of Walker, and J. F. Beane, age 36, a resident of Walker, declare that "they lived near Samuel Jenkins and were personally acquainted with him. They were with him during his sickness and last day of his life - he departed this life on the 21th of January 1901 and was buried in the grave yard at the Church in Walker." (affidavit, pension file)

14 Nov. 1901 - Elcie is granted a Widow's Pension, commencing 2 March 1901, of $8.00 per month plus $2.00 per month for each of her children under 16 years old: Ashford, born 7 July 1885; Raymond, born 7 Dec.. 1886; Elcie, born 19 March 1889; and Fanny, born 2 Nov. 1890. Elcie was also awarded an Accrued Pension Certificate at the same time. (report, pension file)

1901/1924 - An undated sheet of paper is included in the pension file which gives information about Elcie Jenkins and indicates she is receiving a pension of $30.00/month. Since Elcie was awarded a pension of $35.00/month in Dec.. 1924, this article must have been written before 1924. the complete transcript of this page follows:

H. R. 2119. Elcie Jenkins, aged 73 years, whose post-office address is Rural Route No. 2, Eatons, W. VA., is the widow of Samuel Jenkins, late a corporal, Company K, Tenth Regiment West Virginia Infantry, from August 10, 1862, to July 11, 1865, who was a pensioner under certificate No. 278629 at the rate of $12 per month and who died January 21, 1901. He was married to this claimant September 10, 1867. The claimant is now pensioned as the soldier's widow at the rate of $30 a month under certificate No. 522939.

Medical evidence shows claimant to be permanently afflicted with chronic cystitis, rheumatism, and varicose veins. She is subject to frequent acute attacks and requires nursing care, and attendance during these periods and much medical service most of the time. S. Rept. 571, 63-1--------29

She has a life interest in a tract of land valued at $500, which is presumably occupied as a home. She derives no income from the land. She has no other means or property nor income from any source except her pension. No one is legally bound to her support.

On a second undated sheet, the following appears:

H. R. 2119. Elcie Jenkins (report, pp. 19 and 20). The claimant is not 74 years of age; not helpless; not destitute.

(above copied from a report in the pension file)

16 Jan. 1925 - The US Senate and House of Representatives directed the Secretary of the Interior be authorized and directed to place on the pension roll -

The name of Elcie Jenkins, widow of Samuel Jenkins, late of Company K, Tenth Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of $35 per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.

Certified by the department on 16 January 1925. (report, pension file)

29 Jan. 1925 - Elcie, as the widow of Corp. Samuel Jenkins, of Co. K, 10th WV Inf., was awarded a pension at the rate of $35.00 per month commencing 23 Dec.. 1924. (report, pension file)

7 June 1928 - Elcie's pension is increased to $40.00 per month, commencing 4 June 1928. (report, pension file)

7 Aug. 1928 - Elcie Jenkins died at her home in Walker, Wood County, West Virginia. (from reports included in pension file)

24 Sept. 1928 - A drop report for pensioner Elcie Jenkins, of RR 2, Eatons, W. VA., states: The name of the above-described pensioner who was last paid at the rate of $40 per month to Aug. 4, 1928, has this day (24 Sept. 1928) been dropped from the roll because of death on Aug. 7, 1928. (report, pension file).